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Software Engineering Courses

Software engineering courses can help you learn programming languages like Python and Java, software development methodologies, version control systems, and testing practices. You can build skills in code optimization, debugging, and collaborative project management. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, Docker for containerization, and integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, which enhance your ability to develop, test, and deploy software efficiently.

Popular Software Engineering Courses and Certifications


  • P

    Packt

    Advanced Project Management and Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Change Control, Project Management Software, Vendor Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Meeting Facilitation, Project Management, CI/CD, Issue Tracking, Request for Proposal, Project Risk Management, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Request For Quotation (RFQ), Risk Management, Risk Analysis, Continuous Deployment, Risk Mitigation, Proposal Development, Change Management

    ★ 5 (6) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Data Studio: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Dashboard, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Google Cloud Platform, Data Analysis, Data Management

    ★ 3.7 (10) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Agentic AI Development & Security

    Skills you'll gain: AI Security, Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Security Testing, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Software Architecture, API Design, Test Automation, Vulnerability Management, Agentic systems, Systems Design, Model Evaluation, Test Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD, Python Programming, Continuous Deployment, Dependency Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Performance Analysis

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis, Business Analysis Tools, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Product Roadmaps, Requirements Management, Stakeholder Analysis, Agile Project Management, Agile Methodology, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Gemini for Beginners: Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Google Gemini, Calendar Management, Project Schedules, Scheduling, Google Sheets, Spreadsheet Software, Content Scheduling, Social Media Management, Social Media Marketing, Brainstorming

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • A

    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Tools to Develop, Run, and Modernize .NET Workloads

    Skills you'll gain: .NET Framework, Cloud Development, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Visual Studio, Cloud Applications, Application Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Cloud Deployment, Cloud-Based Integration

    ★ 4.3 (9) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of Pittsburgh

    Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Data Visualization Software, Spatial Data Analysis, Datamaps, Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Leaflet (Software), Spatial Analysis, Network Model, Dashboard Creation, Dashboard, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Geospatial Information and Technology, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Network Analysis, Geospatial Mapping

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • C

    Coursera

    Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Back-End Web Development, Secure Coding, Data Security, Application Programming Interface (API), IT Infrastructure, Application Security, Infrastructure Security, Data Integrity, Servers, Server Administration, Web Servers

    ★ 4.9 (7) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • T

    The University of Edinburgh

    Learning for Sustainable Futures

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Sustainable Systems, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Education and Training, Teaching, Socioeconomics, Social Impact, Pedagogy, Action Oriented, Climate Change Mitigation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • A

    AI Business School

    AI agents and creator tools for management professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Agentic Workflows, Agentic systems, AI Workflows, Productivity, AI Orchestration, AI Enablement, Decision Intelligence, AI literacy, Innovation, Operational Efficiency

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • W

    Whizlabs

    Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering on Microsoft Azure

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Data Science, Machine Learning, Prompt Engineering Tools, Model Evaluation, Applied Machine Learning, Data Store, AI Workflows, Apache Spark, Data Strategy, Data Import/Export, Azure Synapse Analytics, Cloud Computing, Fine-tuning, Data Pipelines, Continuous Monitoring, Data Preprocessing, Scalability, Development Environment

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Fundamentals of Product Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Product Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Prioritization, Market Analysis, Product Marketing, Prioritization, Customer Analysis, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Strategic Decision-Making, Team Motivation, Market Dynamics, Customer Insights, Regulatory Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular software engineering courses

  • Advanced Project Management and Tools: Packt
  • Data Studio: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • Agentic AI Development & Security: Coursera
  • Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam: Unit 7: Pearson
  • Gemini for Beginners: Develop a Social Media Marketing Plan: Coursera
  • AWS Tools to Develop, Run, and Modernize .NET Workloads: Amazon Web Services
  • Data Visualization: Fundamentals to Interactive Storytelling: University of Pittsburgh
  • Back-End Infrastructure: Servers, Secure APIs and Data: Coursera
  • Learning for Sustainable Futures: The University of Edinburgh
  • AI agents and creator tools for management professionals: AI Business School

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